United MileagePlus orphaned miles
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Now that MileagePlus has devalued partner redemptions does anyone know what can be done with 17k miles outside usa. Ideally uk or europe or domestic Australia/nz.
Thanks
There are still lots of 8k and 12.5k awards in economy around europe. Next step up for a 1 stop itinerary is 17.5k so you’d need to aquire another 500 from somewhere. Best place is Unitedmiles shopping portal probably.
Thank you. Looks particularly ungenerous compared to other shopping portals but agree could be best way to get the small top up
If you use the US one (just say you’re US resident at the splash screen) then there’s a bonus running during May
Bonvoy points also transfer to UA, at a favorable rate of 60,000 points to 30,000 miles. In comparison, most airlines are 60,000 points to 25,000 miles.
Bonvoy points also transfer to UA, at a favorable rate of 60,000 points to 30,000 miles. In comparison, most airlines are 60,000 points to 25,000 miles.
And there’s usually a bonus once or twice a year. I think I got 39k United for 60k Marriot last time.
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